Each year, hundreds of military and civilian leaders from the nations of the Asia-Pacific region meet to discuss a wide range of important subjects. They hear briefings on new technology or the latest developments in their area of expertise, but most importantly they interact. The following is a sampling of the numerous conferences, symposiums and seminars sponsored or co-sponsored by U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) each year.
Each conference offers a unique opportunity to exchange ideas and to establish personal relationships which cross national boundaries, many times between perceived adversaries. USPACOM considers this information exchange and engagement between nations essential to promoting transparency, understanding and good relations between the armed forces of the region.
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end result is greater cooperation and trust, which contributes directly
to peace and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific.
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Maj. Gen. John R. Dallager, USAF, speaks with Maj. Gen. T. Byambajav and Maj. L. Naraanbaater of the Mongolian Armed Forces. |
Pacific Rim Air Doctrine Symposium
Conference
fosters greater understanding and closer cooperation between regional
air forces through the exchange of ideas and experiences on air doctrine
and the use of air power.
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Dates held in 1998: |
23-26 April 1998 |
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Dates for 1999: |
Spring 99 |
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How often held: |
Annually |
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Number of countries attending: |
13 (1998) |
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Host Command(s): |
U.S. 13th Air Force |
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Location of 1998 conference: |
Andersen Air Force Base, Guam |
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Location of 1999 conference: |
Andersen Air Force Base, Guam |
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Superintendent Pedro of Tuvalu, Cmdr. Teleni of Fiji, Maj. Edmanley of Vanuatu, and Magistrate Temo of Fiji discuss the day's speakers. |
International Military Operations & Law Conference
Conference
brings together senior military legal advisors, operators, and planners
from countries throughout the Pacific to discuss current legal and operational
issues facing military commanders. The overall theme for the 1998 conference
was "The Rule of Law in Military Operations," with specific panels devoted
to Peacekeeping Operations, Military Justice, and the Law of the Sea.
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Dates held in 1998: |
6-11 April 1998 |
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Dates for 1999: |
Spring 99 |
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How often held: |
Annually (1998 was the 11th year) |
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Number of countries attending: |
27 (1998) |
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Host Command(s): |
USCINCPAC, 1998 conference co-hosted by the Canadian Defence Force |
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Location of 1998 conference: |
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
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Location of 1999 conference: |
TBD |
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Some
of the military medical officers from Asia-Pacific countries
who attended the Asia-Pacific Military Medical Conference in
Auckland, New Zealand. |
Asia-Pacific Military Medicine Conference
The
APMMC provides a forum for military health care providers to discuss
topics, issues, and concerns of military medical significance with
allied and friendly countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Dates held in 1998: |
3-8 May 1998 |
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Dates for 1999: |
7-12 March 1999 |
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How often held: |
Annually |
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Number of countries attending: |
25-28 |
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Host Command(s): |
U.S. Army Pacific |
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Location of 1998 conference: |
Auckland, New Zealand |
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Location of 1999 conference: |
Bangkok, Thailand |
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Emerald
Express brings together senior international military and
government officials, civilian officials, and international
relief agencies to discuss issues, coordinate methods and
educate participants on the challenges of planning and executing
complex emergency operations and disaster response efforts.
Some attendees view a mobile dental room display. |
Emerald
Express 98: Planning for emergencies
Emerald
Express symposia bring together senior representatives from U.S.
Government agencies, international relief organizations, and other
nations in an effort to better understand and deal with the challenges
of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. The 1998 conference,
the fifth Emerald Express Symposium, focused on the theme "Integration,
Innovation, and Education."
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Dates held in 1998: |
5-10 April 1998 |
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Dates for 1999: |
Spring 99 |
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How often held: |
Annually |
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Number of countries invited: |
24 from the Asia-Pacific, Africa, Europe, and North America |
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Host Command(s): |
USCINCPAC, U.S. Central Command and the Commandant of the Marine Corps (hosted by I MEF) |
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Location of 1998 conference: |
Camp Pendleton, California |
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Location of 1999 conference: |
TBD |
